Belmont auditor recount shows Barrett leading in county
Belmont county recount of the Auditor vote gives Barrett a majority. West Virginia Democrats risk awakening as Republicans may win the state. Snowstorms hit the South including Memphis. The McConnelaville Democrat has been sold to J. B. Tannehill. F. A. Davis retires and heads west. Blaine draws more press attention than Cleveland.
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Belmont County
Barrett
McConnelaville “Democrat
J. B. Tannehill
F. A. Davis
Cholera Devastates Hogs in Indiana County
Cholera continues to wipe out hog populations across Indiana with thousands dying and a single county reporting losses of twenty five thousand dollars.
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Indiana
Mansfield Baseball Company Formed With 315000 Capital
A new Mansfield baseball company is organized with capital stock of 315000. Stakeholders anticipate early difficulties as the venture seeks footing before any successful returns or a notable home run.
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Mansfield
Cannon Ball Line Draws Harrison County Fever
The Cannon Ball rail line draws strong local interest as meetings are held across Harrison county to gauge support for the project and its potential impact on the region.
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Harrison County
Eastern capitalists push to build Florida ship canal
The proposal to dig a ship canal across northern Florida gains momentum as eastern financiers urge government involvement in the project. The push seeks federal backing and possible public works support to advance the canal plan.
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Florida
Eastern correspondents hail John Sherman strength for presidency
Eastern correspondents to Ohio papers argue Sherman gains strength and momentum for the presidency, asserting the honorable gentleman stands stronger today than before.
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Ohio
John Sherman
NYSE Records Largest Ever Daily Transactions
Last week the New York Stock Exchange saw transactions totaling 100 million dollars in value, the largest daily total ever recorded on any exchange in any length of time.
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New York Stock Exchange
Danish Colony Seeks Site in Dakota with Large Capital
A Danish settlement plans to establish itself in Dakota or nearby northern territory and will commence with capital exceeding one million dollars. The statement argues such foreign settlers are not undesirable companions for the region.
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Dakota
Northwest
Wisconsin Votes Women Suffrage in School Matters
Wisconsin grants women the right to vote in school matters by a large majority. Similar grants in several states indicate women may change political life in the near future.
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Wisconsin
Trade dollar redemption eyed in Congress this winter
It is likely a strong effort will be made this winter to have Congress pass a bill to redeem the trade dollar. If speculators can be kept from the field it would be a just procedure.
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Congress
Labor element of Philadelphia eyes political role
The labor element of Philadelphia are organizing with a view of taking a hand in politics. They will begin with municipal matters, and if successful will seek broader and higher planes.
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Philadelphia
Coal mine collapse traps residents in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania coal mine caved in, burying two or three houses as occupants narrowly escaped. Emergency crews work to stabilize the site and search for further survivors amid dangerous conditions.
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Pennsylvania
Notable Legal Tidbits and Public Grievances From Ohio Papers
The Cincinnati Gazette map alters Monroe county 2600 Democratic majority to Republican, triggering libel suit talk. Wood county dockets fill with cases as in a former campaign. Bill Jones, famed for the attempted assassination of Guiteau, resurfaces amid reckless conduct and divorce filing. Henry Watterson warns educated, country living for Black citizens. A New England doctor claims kerosene lamps raise diphtheria, though urban lampless areas show similar rates.
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Tiffin Advertiser
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Monroe County
New England
Post Office Plans January Two Cent Stamp Depicting Washington
The postal service to issue a two cent stamp on January first showing an embossed Washington portrait on a blue background. Designed by Tiffany & Co. of New York, the new stamp is described as more artistic than previous issues and continues a letter mail tradition.
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Washington
Tiffany & Co
New York
Department
Quiet political scene as Newark considers closing saloons
The Times notes a scare from a recent bomb and says Congress met Monday with no special interest likely unless tariff talks escalate. Newark temperance advocates push for a Dow Law proposal to close saloons at 10 p.m. after the policeman’s murder and rising concerns over midnight carousals.
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Times
Congress
Newark
Saints in Heaven Revelation Lesson From 1886
Reverend Hargreaves teaches from Revelation 7 about a vast heavenly multitude clothed in white palm-bearing and redeemed by the Lamb. The elders identify them as those who come out of great tribulation and are washed white, forever praising God with no hunger or tears. The lesson emphasizes universal salvation and enduring joy in heaven.
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John
Tabernacles
Heaven
Earth
Jesus
Rumor of Democratic Senators Absenting From Legislature
In Colum bus talk swirls that Democratic Senators may skip this session anger from a prior dispute fuels speculation. Observers doubt the plan will be carried out and view the talk as imagination.
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Columbus
George L. Johnson Named Toledo District Internal Revenue Leader
George L. Johnson was appointed internal revenue collector for the Toledo district. A favorite of Senator Payne and an anti-Hurd supporter, the move sparked furor among lake shore political circles. Many view it as a hit at Hurd and predict militant party backlash.
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George L. Johnson
Toledo
Payne
Lake Side
Hurd
Democratic Party
Unofficial Fiftieth Congress roster totals released
General John B. Clark prints an unofficial list showing 168 Democrats 152 Republicans 4 Independents with one Rhode Island vacancy. Among old members there are 195 total, split 100 Democrats and 95 Republicans. Independents are expected to split equally, yielding a Democratic majority of 14 in a full House.
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John B. Clark
House of Representatives
Rhode Island
Floating adventurers prey on trust and purse
The piece warns against a class of people who attach themselves to generous individuals, exploiting confidences to drain money. While sometimes useful, they lack principle and loyalty, trade on indiscretions, and thrive on open hearts until they are challenged or dismissed.
Mayor’s Charge in Taylor McPherson Affair Proposed Fine
The mayor notes the high-profile case between Taylor and Dr McPherson, urges restraint and minimal punishment, and proposes a five dollar fine plus costs as the sentence. He argues journalism rules and private quarrels should not spill into the press, while acknowledging legal gaps and the magistrate's discretion.
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Taylor-McPherson
Taylor
McPherson
Dr. McPherson
Wonderful Cures and Notable Remedies Sold Here
Rome Georgia merchants report strong sales of Dr Kings New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen Arica Salve over two years. The medicines are credited with pronounced cures including several consumption cases after a few bottles. Guaranteed and sold by UG L Wall Co.
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W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklen
UG. L. Wall & Co
Swift's Specific claims cure for Black Wolf disease
Mrs. Bailey of West Somerville Massachusetts suffered years with a leprosy like Black Wolf rash and weight loss before using Swift's Specific 8 8 8. After treatment her sores healed, hair returned, she walked again, and she became well for the first time in 12 years. The company invites readers to request a free treatise.
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Swift
S. S.S
Bailey
West Somerville
Mass
Boston
Ogier's Book Store Offers Closeout Stock Sale
Our stock of vases toilet sets shaving mugs mouse tache cups china cups and saucers will be sold at cost to close out stock.
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Ogier’s Book Store
Tragic Benzine Fire Kills Woman in Bailey Addition
At Martin's Ferry a benzine fire started when Charles Barch dropped the flammable can while painting a hearth. His wife, 22, was badly burned and died after hours of agony. The incident left one child.
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Martin’s Ferry
Charles Barch
Bailey Addition
Barch
Bellaire Tribune
Harper's Magazine 1887 Preview Highlights New Novels and Features
Harper's Magazine 1887 promises a novel of intense political social and romantic interest titled Narka a Russian life by Kuahleen O Meara a new novel April Hopes by W D Howells Southern Sketches by Charles Dudley Warner and Rebecca Handing Davis illustrated by Wim Hamilton Gibon Great American Industries continued Social Studies by Dr R T Ely more Railway Problem articles by competent writers new illustrations by JA Abbey Alfred Parsons and other attractions A fragmentary list of authors including ik P Roe and others appears in the description.
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Harper's Magazine
Harper's Magazine and related Harper publications ads
An advertisement from Harper & Brothers lists subscriptions for Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Young People and other Handy Series items. It details prices subscription starts and options for bound volumes cloth binding and an index volume. Remittance methods and the publisher address in New York are provided.
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Harper's Magazine
Post Office
Harper & Brothers
Harper & Bros
New York
Harper’s Razar
Harper's Weekly at peak of popularity and influence
The weekly emphasizes its status as America's leading illustrated newspaper with strong public esteem. It notes ongoing serials, short stories, sketches, and essays by popular writers, promising continued high quality and household appeal.
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Harpeics Weekly
America
Harper's Weekly
Alwass
Harpers Weekly
Harper's Weekly Subscription Offers and Volumes
Harper’s Weekly announces annual subscriptions and bundled offerings for Harper’s Bazar Young People Franklin Library and Handy Series. It lists prices for single years and bound volumes with mail and shipping terms, plus cloth cases and ordering details from Harper & Brothers in New York.
Harper's Bazar fashion and literature overview
Harper's Bazar blends top stories poems and essays with fine art illustrations and the latest fashions. Its fashion plates pattern sheets and household tips empower readers to make dresses at home while covering etiquette decorative art cooking and housekeeping.
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Harper's Bazar
Nota Line
Harper's Bazar and Harper's Magazine Subscriptions
Harper and Brothers offer annual subscriptions to Harpers Bazar Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly and Harper's Young People plus Handy Series One year 52 numbers in various bindings Rates listed for States or Canada and back volumes Prices include postage and mail delivery from New York address
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Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Young People
Harper's Franklin
Harper's Welely
Harpers Magazine
Harper's Bazar
Harper's Frsarklin
Harpers Handy
United States
Canada
Harper’s Bazar
Harper’s Magazine
Harper's Weeekly
Harper’s Young People
Harper’s Franklin SQ. Library
Harper's Handy Series
Ogier's Book Store Promotes Albums in Plush Bindings
The largest assortment and the lowest prices on albums are at Ogier's book store offering plush and leather bindings.
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Ogier
Fatal Explosion Strikes Franklin Store Near Bellaire
Robert Hall proprietor of a Franklin general store hands a lighted match to Clarence Neff to light a purchased cigar when the match tail toppled into a half open keg of powder. A terrific explosion wrecked the small frame building. Hall was killed, Neff burned but expected to recover, and several other men suffered burns and bruises.
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Robert Hall
Franklin
Bellaire
Clarence Neff
Hall
Neff
Castoria Ad Ad Line Recalls Classic Rhyme
A vintage advertisement repeats a mother and daughter tracking Castoria, the product used from infancy to motherhood. The jingle emphasizes continued trust as a family remedy across generations.
Farper s Young People praised as ideal periodical
The periodical Farper s Young People receives high praise for its earnest effort to provide the best and most attractive reading for young readers at a low price. It features copious illustrations of high quality and broad appeal, earning favorable notices from the Boston Courier and Brooklyn Union and Christian Advocate.
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Great Britain
Giis
Brooklyn Union
Christian Advocate
Otsego region seen as mineral rich to attract capital
Local residents believe Otsego country is rich in minerals and would attract investors and entrepreneurs seeking ore deposits. They hope mineral wealth will spur development and new jobs in the area.
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Otsego
Blank Mortgage Deeds and Justice Blanks for Sale
Classified notice announces sale of blank mortgage deeds with or without dower and other justice blanks at the office. The terse ad implies availability of standardized legal forms for public use.
Dr King's New Discovery Offered With Trial Bottle Free
C L Wall & Co offers Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, colds and coughs with a positive guarantee. The firm invites customers to call and obtain a Trial Bottle Free to prove its claimed throat and chest healing effects.
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C. L. Wall & Co
Dr. King
Holiday Excursion Fare Sale By The B and O
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces round trip tickets for the Trans Ohio divisions and Columbus and Cincinnati Midland lines at one fare for the round trip. Tickets cover all stations to all stations and are valid for return until January 3, 1887 inclusively. Travel dates are December 24 25 and January 1 1887.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Trans-Ohio
Columbus & Cincinnati Midland
Chicago
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Kerseys on Mill Street Opposite Court House
If you want your clothes cleaned or repaired be sure and go to Kersey's on Mill Street opposite Court House.
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Kersey’s
Mill, Street
Court House
Notable winter freeze halts Muskingum boat traffic
The Muskingum river traffic stops as a hard freeze halts boats. Advertisements promote Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup, Dr. Bull's Baltimore Pills, Day's Horse Powder, and Drexel's Bell Cologne, urging remedies and products for health and livestock.
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Dr. Bull
Baltimore
Gem of
Drexel
Bell
Salvation Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief At 25 Cents
Advert says Dr Buils Cough Syrup in short supply due to high demand. Retailers urged to stock for emergencies as Salvation Oil is claimed to have intrinsic merit and to kill pain at a price of 25 cents.
Potatoes 40 Cents a Bushel in Zanesville Apples 30 Cents
Prices listed for Zanesville show potatoes at 40 cents per bushel and apples at 30 cents. Local market details indicate modest fruit and vegetable pricing amid regional trade.
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Zanesville
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Officially Promoted
Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box. Sold by L Wall & Co. February 18th listing.
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L. Wall & Co
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Cambridge
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Carolinas
Coalton Valley
Blaine
Cleveland
Wood County
Bill”’ Jones
Guiteau
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Kentucky
Fred
Hargreaves
Saints IN Heaven
Farper’s Magazine
Harper’s Periodicals
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LOS Ratse
Harper's Periodicals
Harper & Ros
Klarper’s
ONE Price Clothing House
Postoffice
Cambridge, Ohio
Iver
Lell
Bargale Skee Hensel
Alfred Bolges
Hornbrook’s
Clothiers
Hutchison
Sauger On
Nobby
Guern
Sey County
Starper & Bros
B. Cook
O'Hanlon
Guernsey County
FOR
Madison
Cambridge, O
Police Gazette
Richard K, Fox
Franklin Square
N. Y
Hme
Grand Outfit
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
J. O. McIlyar
J. O. McIlyar’s
Castoria
Miss
4N Illustrated Weekly
Boston Courier
Craic
I. Ss
Bae
Sarchet
Gen
Robt. E. Lee
Armiies
Third St
St. Louis, Mo
Mor
Oxter’s
South Olive Creamery Company
Raymond ND CO
Baltimore Clothing CO
Caldwell and
Newcomerstown
South Broadway
Baltimore, Md
S. Thalheimer
Otto Thalheimer
E. J. Mellyar
Millhone
George Hanes
C. S. Smith
C. A. Brown
L. P. James
R. Hawthorne
W. Wallace
Thalheimer’s
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